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Evanston/Skokie Schools Face Closure Vote Amid Budget Crisis

11/4/2025

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The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board will vote on closure scenarios on November 17 to address a structural deficit of $10 million to $15 million by fiscal year 2030.
The options under consideration exclude Orrington Elementary, shaping which campuses might close.
Community members and board members are divided, with concerns about impacts on students and programs.
The board vacancy from a resigning member must be filled within 60 days.

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Story summary

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board will vote on closure scenarios on November 17 to address a structural deficit of $10 million to $15 million by fiscal year 2030.
The options under consideration exclude Orrington Elementary, shaping which campuses might close.
Community members and board members are divided, with concerns about impacts on students and programs.
The board vacancy from a resigning member must be filled within 60 days.